Davonta Jenkins
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Dedicated and reliable professional with over 10 years of experience. Passionate about achieving excellence in all endeavors, possessing a strong work ethic and contributing innovative ideas to teams and communities. Committed to continuous growth and development, eager to leverage skills to make a positive impact in any environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Cash America Pawn
Metairie, LA
08.2022 - 04.2025
- Directed everyday functions to guarantee uninterrupted workflow.
- Facilitated loan distribution for customer goods.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
- Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
- Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
- Scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage during peak shopping hours without exceeding labor budgets.
Janitorial Lead
Lafayette Academy Charter School
New Orleans, LA
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Improved facility cleanliness by developing and implementing effective janitorial procedures.
- Increased customer satisfaction with consistently thorough attention to detail in all assigned areas.
- Ensured prompt response to emergency situations, minimizing downtime and potential hazards.
- Streamlined inventory management with systematic organization of cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment through regular inspections and adherence to safety protocols.
Site Coordinator
Bms Cat
Orleans, CA
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the team, encouraging input from all members for process optimization purposes.
- Scheduled staff and volunteers to cover all necessary duties during planned events.
- Developed strong relationships with subcontractors, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to guidelines.
- Maintained a safe and productive work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines, promptly addressing any hazards or non-compliance incidents.
- Coordinated site investigations, documented issues, and escalated to executive teams.
Assistant Manager
Church's Chicken
New Orleans, LA
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Handled cash transactions efficiently.
- Manage and oversee employees
- Oversee inventory
- Ran shifts
Assistant Manager
Jaidyn's Wing Stop
New Orleans, LA
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
Cashier
The Salvation Army
New Orleans, LA
01.2015 - 11.2016
- Processed customer payments accurately.
- Working the floor putting out merchandise
- Help customers with finding items
Education
High School Diploma -
Sarah T. Reed
New Orleans, LA05.2013
Skills
- Retail management
- Cash handling
- Supervising experience
- Communication skills
- Sales management
- Sales
- Leadership
- Assistant manager experience
- Customer service
- Cash register
- Inventory control
- Team management
- Retail sales
- Merchandising
- Management
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Cash America Pawn
08.2022 - 04.2025
Janitorial Lead
Lafayette Academy Charter School
10.2021 - 03.2022
Site Coordinator
Bms Cat
09.2021 - 10.2021
Assistant Manager
Church's Chicken
02.2020 - 07.2021
Assistant Manager
Jaidyn's Wing Stop
09.2017 - 04.2019
Cashier
The Salvation Army
01.2015 - 11.2016
High School Diploma -
Sarah T. Reed